Top Diwali resources for EYFS and primary

Popular lesson plans and activities to explore the customs and traditions of Diwali in your EYFS or primary classroom

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Diva Lamps Celebrating Diwali In The EYFS & Primary Classrooms

Hand-picked lesson and activity ideas to celebrate the festival of lights with your learners

Diwali, celebrated on Thursday 31 October this year, is one of the biggest events in the Hindu calendar. Marked with lamp-lighting, fireworks and feasts, this five-day festival commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, and good over evil.

Why not explore Diwali traditions with your class this year using these popular resources? From introductory presentations to themed cross-curricular activities, we’ve got you covered.

Lesson presentation resources

Diwali KS1
hollyjack1

Diwali KS1

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Diwali crafts, print and go activities and teaching power point for KS1. The power point teaches students how and why Diwali is celebrated. Children will then love making the Diwali crafts and cards. Follow up with the no prep, print and go activities that consolidate your student's learning and und...
Diwali
Krazikas

Diwali

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This resource contains a fully editable, 60 slide Powerpoint presentation on Diwali (Divali, Deepavali or Dipavali) - the Festival of Lights which is celebrated by Hindhus, Sikhs, Jainists and some Buddhists in October / November each year. The PowerPoint makes reference to: The origins of Diwali T...
KS1 Diwali: Story of Rama and Sita Resource Pack
ClassroomSecrets

KS1 Diwali: Story of Rama and Sita Resource Pack

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This KS1 Diwali: Story of Rama and Sita Resource Pack gives children the opportunity to read, answer questions and sequence the story of Rama and Sita. These activities include resources that can be completed individually or collaboratively in pairs, small groups or as a class.
Diwali at Home #GoogleArts
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Diwali at Home #GoogleArts

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You will learn about the legends associated with Diwali and about the various deities associated with the festival. You will become conversant with various Diwali customs and traditions such as aipan and rangoli, myriad styles of celebrations, and lamp traditions. You will learn about arts and cra...